Hyphen is a media sponsor for the highly anticipated and award-winning (Best Documentary, Charlotte Film Festival) film 9500 Liberty [1], by Eric Byler (Charlotte Sometimes, Americanese) and Annabel Park. The film will be making its San Francisco premiere on October 29th. The documentary centers on Prince William County, Virginia as a battleground for America's immigration debate after elected officials adopt a 287g policy requiring police to question anyone they have "probable cause " to suspect is an undocumented immigrant. The film reveals the tactics and reactions of anti-immigrant groups, residents, and the online community, as well as the harmful social and economic impacts of this immigration policy. Markos Moulitsas, founder of Daily Kos [2], will introduce the premiere. Screening followed by Q & A with the filmmakers.

Thursday October 29
Cocktail reception
6 to 7 pm
Screening and filmmaker Q & A
7 to 9 pm
Sundance Kabuki Theater
1881 Post Street, San Francisco
$ 10 screening / $ 25 screening + reception; tickets here [3] (funds will support broad film distribution)